Good mechanic learners car?

Let me start by asking please do not crucify me for this post. I’m a pretty old bloke ( started my 30s haha) and besides changing a lightbulb and tire swaps i did not deal with car mechanics a lot, i am interested in a r53 supercharged. Being an old car and probably having a hard life i am sure problems will pop up, instead of bankrolling a mechanic i was thinking i can give it a go myself and learn how to do basic stuff myself, like replacing parts and chasing leaks haha, no engine pulling out of car. Not sure if the car is a good platform to learn on, i am worried the compact size means stuff is hard to access and work on.. how was your experience with the car?

I plan on having it as a weekend rocket so not worried about it being out of comision while it might break…